A Close Look to The Cathedral of St. Simeon Stylite May 13, 2009
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The countryside around:
A World Heritage Site. Wiki links at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_Simeon
St. Simeon (Symeon) Church January 20, 2009
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St. Simeon Cathedral in Late Summer September 25, 2008
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Syrian souvenir: Happy new year! December 31, 2007
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I wish all Syrian bloggers prosperity, courage and soundness in posting and writing.
Happy New Year!
The Art Of 300-600 A.D.’s December 18, 2007
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I Liked The After Rain Water Still There On Ground December 17, 2007
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St. Simeon Scenes In Black & White December 17, 2007
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St. Simeon Cathedral Ruins December 17, 2006
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One of the flickr photographers Katpix commented on St. Simeon here in my Flickr album:
“What an intruiging place! Must be nice walking around these ancient ruins, knowing that they are part of your history. I like these pictures a lot! I wish I could see your country one day!”
See this link for very detailed description and older bw pics.
Saint Simon Cathedral April 1, 2006
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One of most picturesque historical places in Syria.
Located west to Aleppo city by 40km. The area with similar ruins is called ‘Dead Cities’ area.
Saint Simon Cathedral. The vestige.
The shadows of the past.
Dead Cities area. Historical scene.
The ultimate beauty.
Spring look of Saint Simon Cathedral.
Intertwinning arcs.
Today visitors enjoy much the splendor of the site, and is one of most visited areas in Syria. It is in the ‘must to see’ list.
The building has the shape of cross, in the middle is the octagon, which is centred by the column. It is said to be the place of preaching of the monk. Four basilicas surround the octagon.
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Photoblog of Syria.
Dead Cities Area Scene April 1, 2006
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Dead Cities area. Historical scene.
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